Ring Power, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Ring Power, Inc. | Report ID | 2021086538 |
| Address | 10421 Fern Hill Drive | City, State ZIP | RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA 33578 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -82.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working inside an enclosed generator when they stepped on a two-step A-frame ladder in order to get down. The ladder broke as soon as the employee stepped on it, causing the employee to fall approximately 2.5 feet onto the concrete and resulting in a lower left leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2021, a worker at Ring Power, Inc. in RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 69 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet injuries.
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